What happened
- Approved abandoning unbuilt 14th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue 5-2 (Martinez, Willis dissenting).
- Extended COVID-19 rent repayment grace period for tenants 5-2 (Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Approved 5-year wastewater rate increases with annual hikes.
- Heard budget discussions on revenue ideas for 2020-21 with 2 public comments.
- Approved 11 routine items including $294,026 Veolia Water contract and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Housing(1 item)
Extend grace period for tenants to pay back rent owed during COVID-19
In Plain English
The city currently gives residential and commercial tenants extra time to pay rent they couldn't afford during the pandemic. This extends that grace period longer. If approved, tenants who fell behind on rent due to COVID-19 financial hardship get more time before facing eviction for unpaid back rent.
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Votes
suspend the rules and allow the city clerk to summarize the public comments received during the meeting
4 to 3
to suspend the rules and allow the city clerk to summarize the public comments received during the meeting
4 to 3
extended the meeting for thirty minutes
7 to 0
suspended the rules and extended the meeting to complete item K-1
5 to 2
adopt said resolution as written
4 to 2
to adopt said resolution as written
4 to 2
Zoning(1 item)
Abandon 2,749 square feet of unbuilt 14th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue
In Plain English
The city plans to officially abandon a small section of 14th Street that was never actually built. This 2,749 square foot area sits between Portola Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. If approved, the land becomes available for other uses since no actual street exists there.
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Votes
reach out to the neighborhood councils and review their feasibility study or needs assessments for the vacant lot before taking action on the matter
to reach out to the neighborhood councils and review their feasibility study or needs assessments for the vacant lot before taking action on the matter
adopted Order of Vacation No. 918
5 to 2
Personnel(4 items)
Set salary range for new Deputy Building Official position
In Plain English
The city is creating a new Deputy Building Official job classification. This position will earn between $8,978 and $10,890 per month. The role likely assists with reviewing building permits and ensuring construction follows safety codes.
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Create new Police Records and Property Manager job, eliminate Police Records Supervisor role
In Plain English
The police department wants to restructure how it manages evidence and records. The current Police Records Supervisor position handles too many different tasks. If approved, the city creates a new manager role focused specifically on property and records while eliminating the old supervisor job.
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Create new Police Records and Property Manager position with $9,535-$11,532 monthly salary
In Plain English
The police department needs a dedicated manager to oversee evidence storage and records management. This new position handles property from criminal cases and maintains police files. If approved, the city adds this job classification to its official pay scale at $114,000-$138,000 annually.
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Create new Industrial Building Inspector job with salary range of $8,154-$9,864 per month
In Plain English
The city needs a specialized inspector to review industrial buildings and construction projects. This new position focuses on factories, warehouses, and other industrial facilities rather than homes or offices. If approved, the city can hire someone at a monthly salary between $8,154 and $9,864 depending on experience.
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Contracts(2 items)
Approve funding agreement for negotiating community benefits from 65-acre Bay development
In Plain English
A developer wants to build mixed-use housing and commercial space on 65 acres of the former Stauffer Chemical site near Richmond Bay. The developer will pay the city's costs to negotiate a community benefits agreement that could include affordable housing, parks, or job training. If approved, the city can hire lawyers and consultants without using taxpayer money.
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Confirm past extensions of exclusive negotiating rights with Winehaven Legacy
In Plain English
The city gave Winehaven Legacy exclusive rights to negotiate developing a property, then extended those rights twice in 2020. City councils must formally ratify such extensions after the fact. This confirms actions already taken and has no current impact on residents.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Install 575 street sweeping parking restriction signs in Richmond Annex and Panhandle neighborhoods
In Plain English
The city plans to add new parking signs that show when street sweepers operate. Residents in Richmond Annex and Panhandle areas will need to move their cars during posted sweeping times. The signs help keep streets clean and prevent parking tickets during sweeping hours.
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Budget(1 item)
Review budget status and discuss new revenue ideas for 2020-21
In Plain English
City staff will present how the current budget is performing and propose ways to increase revenue or recover costs. The city faces ongoing financial pressures from reduced tax income and rising expenses. Council will give direction on which revenue enhancement ideas to pursue next.
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Governance(1 item)
Set wastewater rates for next 5 years with annual increases
In Plain English
The city considers 2 options for wastewater rate increases through 2025. Option A raises rates 7% each year for 5 years. Option B starts with 5% in 2021, then 6% and 7% increases. The city received 420 protest letters from residents opposing the increases.
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Votes
approve Option A (fixed rate increase)
to approve Option A (fixed rate increase)
said ordinance for Option B (gradual rate increase) received the first reading and was laid over for two weeks
7 to 0
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Details
In Plain English
This agenda item lacks any description or details about what the council will be discussing. Residents would need to contact the city clerk or attend the meeting to learn what specific matter is being addressed under this generic listing.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.